Sophia Wilansky, a water protector in Standing Rock Camp from New York. Sophia's arm was shattered when militarized police shot her with a grenade.

Native American Youths

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Standing Rock Youth Runners to DC

Special thanks to everyone who dashed into battle for protection of the water, the Missouri River and Cannon Ball River, as the Dakota Access Pipeline, its hired mercenaries, and the militarized police led by Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier, violated laws, civil rights and human rights to protect a private pipeline now threatening the water source of millions.Thank you to the cooks, photographers, videographers, medics, healers, attorneys, wood choppers, drivers, horseback riders; those who cleaned; those who sang; those who reported; those who shared; those who cared; those who prayed; those who gave generously; and those who asked for nothing in return.You are our heroes.

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Listen between 11 am to 2 pm daily, depending on the sun. Solar powered radio station, Indigenous Rising Media, is broadcasting live from Oceti Sakowin Camp! http://142.4.217.133:9827/standingrock1Weathering the blizzards, bitter cold and snow, Standing Rock Spirit Resistance Radio is live!Thanks to Govinda of Earthcycles will beginning again the broadcast, online and in camp at 87.9 FM, listen on your car radios in camp!E-mail:spiritresistanceradio@gmail.com Please send comments, insights and things to share!

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MNN. Dec. 27, 2016. A tyrant doesn’t suddenly take power. The people hand it over, out of fear and a desire for safety. At Standing Rock the army is attacking and trying to kill us” for our own safety”! FAKE NEWS IS PROPAGANDA!

Steps to fascism.

War is tyrannical power based on lies, to get the power they sought in the first place. False flag terrorism leads to setting up dictatorial empires.

The rulers create the crisis, ask for emergency powers, suspend civil liberties and do away with the true democratic process. Emergency powers outlive the emergency.

Civil disorder is anti-government terrorism and race wars, like white cops killing black people and state/corporate theft of resources or unexplained fears of certain races, other states and even outer space aliens. THREATENING PROTESTORS & PETITIONERS IS FASCISM!

Trump says in effect: “I’m a liar because I’m a politician. So what!”

The government that plans to seize power practices open in-your-face corruption.

The patriotic sounding leader conducts endless conflict. Artificial crises are generated from inside and outside for the government to respond to. Civilians are attacked. Internal critics are silenced.

Justice is almost non-existent. An oppressive police state is welcomed. Liberty is taken away little by little. Slavery is delivered unnoticed through thunderous applause.

The soldiers coming from the front become the jackboot oppressors. DECLARING A MINORITY AS AN INTERNAL ENEMY AND CALLING FOR MILITARIZED UNITY IS FASCISM! They murder their own people in civil disobedience scenarios. The state exonerates them from punishment. Concentration of power under one ruler is fascism.

Enemies worldwide are created. World war is called for. The same corporate interests for both sides create weapons and the rules of war. A super military is set up.

Only the persistent telling of the real and full truth can counter lies. The public must understand the emotional, psychological motives and financial interests of the corporation. They must know the facts about us.

State terrorism exploits the fears of the people. Temporary power with great promises are offered. Unlawful orders are passed for unlawful wars. Martial law – order, security and efficiency – are imposed. Former President Bush declared in effect, “If you aren’t with us, you’re a terrorist?”

The US and Canada are rogue states. The wars they serve are unlawful. The current standoff at Standing Rock is illegal.

The perpetrators must be arrested for terrorism and looting of our property and resources. The fraudulent tribal and band councils are the corporation’s foot soldiers at the grassroots. Floyd Red Crow Westerman sang about the fraud, “We are not your INDIAN anymore”:

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

By Brenda NorrellCensored NewsToday we begin our countdown into the New Year, with a look back, and thank you, to all of you who made Censored News a reality for the past decade. We did it together, with no advertising, grants, revenues or salaries!We begin our celebration with the news that Censored News jumped from 5 million page views this year, to 15 million!There were 10 million people reading about the water protectors of Standing Rock Camp on Censored News. Around the world -- thanks to our translators and co-publishers Alice Holemans in Belgium, and Christine Prat in France, translating into Dutch and French -- Censored News took the message of "Water is Life," and "No Surrender" around the world.This would not have happened without the direct action of Red Warrior Camp, the Warriors who raced into battle in the Spirit of Crazy Horse, and it would not have happened without the prayers of tens of thousands of Water Protectors, Chiefs and Headsmen, and it would not have happened without the first call of LaDonna Tamakawastewin Allard, and Joye Braun, Lakota, who shared the urgent call.It would not have happened without the Native youths, the youths who ran to Washington DC last summer, and the Crow Creek youth riders, who became an image of hope, the next generation for Horse Nation.A special thank you to our team who went to Standing Rock in August and September, Govinda Dalton of Earthcycles and Michelle Cook, Dine', who set up Standing Rock Spirit Resistance Radio. Michelle is also founding member of the legal collective. Thank you to Rob Wilson Photography and all the photographers; Atsa E'sha Hoferer, Unicorn Riot and all the live streamers on the frontlines; and Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Brian M Frisina, Alvon Griffin and all the radio hosts around the world who shared the work of Standing Rock Spirit Resistance Radio!Thanks to each of you who worked behind the scenes to share the news and fine tune the radio audios for listeners around the world.Thank you for reading and supporting Censored News, now in its 11th year!Best to each of you in the coming year!Brenda Norrell, Censored News publisher

The report said there were 15-20 with shields, 6-8 armored vehicles, a bunch of vans, a sound cannon and water cannons that rolled out again, this time around Turtle Island sacred site and Heyoka Camp.

"Nothing has changed. We are still here protecting ourselves against imperialism and ecocide," Olivia said.

"Earlier we went to the bridge and prayed, took a few pictures. Concrete barriers and razor wire are still up, vehicles were moved days ago, bridge inspection will take 'thirty days.' A gun was pulled on us by DAPL mercenaries."

DAPL mercenaries "stated that if we touched the barbed wire we would be shot. People tried speaking to them reasonably. When I told them the pollution from these oil spills invades my womb and breast milk for the next seven thousand generations they walked back to their cars."

"We will post video later. We went up on the bridge again later praying with the drum, got on our knees and prayed. Some people, unarmed as always, walked off into the field not far from the bridge and were shot with rubber bullets by cops."

"Unfortunately 4 scouting from Sacred Stone were arrested, but this was unrelated to our group."

"I didn't go on Turtle Island. Prayers have been laid there. I told the feds to get off the gravesites and sacred site."

Video posted by Last Real Indians

Thank you to Olivia Bias for allowing us to share your words and photos.

CANNON BALL RIVER, North Dakota -- Water Protectors gathered for prayer, and climbed to the top of Turtle Island, yesterday, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016. There were at least four arrests reported, with projectiles fired at water protectors by police.

Johnny Dangers reports as the struggle to protect the Missouri and Cannon Ball Rivers, and Treaty Land, continues. "Water Protectors peacefully gathered on the Barricaded Bridge. Humvees and many police vehicles waiting closely behind. Five, less than lethal rounds fired.Water Protectors have now left the bridge.

"Earlier today: Water Protectors are in a Prayer Circle at the top of Turtle Island and are at the Constantina wire with massive police mobilization close behind! Water Cannons drove out but turned around. Police armed with less than lethal weapons.

"2 pm today: Police Arrest and Violate the Religious Freedoms of 4 Peaceful Water Protectors Praying by the Mni Wiconi on a Peaceful Prayer Walk! Share Everywhere!Praying peacefully is a right all people have!Police mobilizing 5+ Humvees and massive presence!

"Confirmed Arrested are Tawasi, Liotta, Likely Justin in a Santa Suit and one Peaceful Warrior. Call the Jail at 701-667-3318 and demand they release Peaceful Protectors who were praying. Let us know what they say! Share to spread the word and help to get them released!"

More than 1,000 people have survived in the big camp, Oceti Sakowin, through the blizzards, with more at Sacred Stones Camp and other camps near Standing Rock Indian Nation.

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Circled up and rode out. Final day of the#Dakota38+2 A spiritual Ride out of Land of Memories into Mankato where the largest mass US public execution happened in our dark history of settlers ordered by President Lincoln. This day marks a day of healing for our people. Never forgotten. #NoMoreDakotaExileThank you for allowing Censored News to share your photos.

Standing Rock Spirit Resistance Radio is live again! Listen online, and at 87.9 FM in camp! Govinda is streaming live now, as kids are sledding. There's a horse and sleigh, and spirits are good at the big camp, where 1,000 people remain, regardless of the blizzards! Listen now! Resist! http://142.4.217.133:9827/standingrock1UPDATE: As soon as this grassroots radio station hit the airwaves, and we publicized it, BAM! it was knocked offline just now, Tuesday, Dec, 27, 2016, 3 pm Central time.Govinda said a helicopter was flying overhead, and then the online streaming station was knocked offline. We will continue to struggle against these dark forces that knock it offline.In August and September, Standing Rock Spirit Resistance Radio programs were rebroadcast from coast to coast, and around the world, carrying the message of the people, "Water is Life," and "Dakota Access Pipeline," from Standing Rock Camp!

Saturday, December 24, 2016

More on this video -- A virtual media blackout, again no surprise. Also, upon all of encroaching the Wells Fargo branch on 1600 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, Wells Fargo officials closed their doors and prohibited anyone from entering or existing. Inside the Wells Fargo branch, however, was Gloria Arellanes, a Tongva elder and community activist. Wells Fargo officials falsely imprisoned her - prohibited her from leaving. Subsequently, she called 911 and when the Los Angeles Police arrived, they instructed Wells Fargo to release her. You see Gloria Arellanes exiting the Wells Fargo branch about 17 minutes into the Part 1 of the video. Gloria continues speaking in the first section of Part 2 of the videos. Best to you and take care, Larry

The BankExit Action is part of a larger divestment movement to defund Energy Transfer Partner’s Dakota Access Pipeline Project (www.defunddapl.org). Jane Fonda’s BankExit action was accompanied by Indigenous activist, non-Indigenous supporters, and well-known activist and actresses such as Lily Tomlin (www.imdb.com/name/nm0005499/) and Catherine Keener (www.imdb.com/name/nm0001416/) to name just a few.

Part 2:Frances Fisher, actress and activist, and briefly, Lori Woodley, founder of All It Takes (allittakes.org) join us to discuss their participation in the December 21st, 2016 BANKEXIT Action with Jane Fonda that transpired in front of the Wells Fargo Branch at 1600 Vine St., Hollywood, CA and Chase Bank -which temporarily closed - and their opposition to Energy Transfer Partner’s Dakota Access Pipeline Project. Frances recently returned from the Standing Rock Sioux Nation and she shares her experiences and learning with listeners, as well as discusses settler colonialism, civic engagement and responsibilities, plus more.

American Indian Airwaves regularly broadcast every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm (PCT) on KPFK FM 90.7 in Los Angles, FM 98.7 in Santa Barbara, FM 99.5 China Lake, FM 93.7 North San Diego, WCRS FM 98.3/102.1 in Columbus, OH, and on the Internet @ www.kpfk.org.

As part of an international divestment movement to defund Energy Transfer Partner's Dakota Access Pipeline, over 600 to 800 hundred Mother Earth and Water Protectors showed up to support people closing their bank accounts at Wells Fargo, 1600 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA on December 21st, 2016. Wells Fargo is one of several financial institutions funding the Black Snake (Dakota Access Pipeline Project").

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